Lateral Lunge
Lateral Lunge is a dumbbell legs exercise for the quads, and it also works the glutes. If you cannot do it, Barbell Forward Lunge or Barbell Reverse Lunge are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Quads · main
Glutes
How to do it
- Stand with feet together holding a weight at your chest.
- Step wide to one side and sit your hips back over that leg.
- Keep the other leg straight and both feet flat and pointing forward.
- Push off the bent leg to return to standing.
Watch out: Letting the bent knee cave inwards or your heel lift off the floor.
Alternatives
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